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Discover the best of Madrid, Spain

With art, museums and enough culture to make your head spin, Spain’s dynamic capital city will have you running back for more. Fantastic art galleries and beautiful plazas, grand Baroque architecture and energetic street life – there’s a lot to see, explore and experience in Madrid.

The city is divided into neighbourhoods: while Los Austrias, Sol and Centro make up the medieval heart, working-class Malasaña and Cheuca are the fun, cultural districts.

If you’re an art-lover, you’ll love Museo del Prado’s collection, which functions as a window to the historical vagaries of the Spanish way of life. Think of any great name in Spanish art, and you’ll find it here. The restored southern chapel of Ermita de San Antonio de la Florida is one of the few places to see a Goya masterpiece in its original setting. The painter lies buried in front of the altar here. Please your inner history buff and head down to the Palacio Real, an 18th-century colossus built at the behest of Felipe V. The interiors have ornate ceilings and the gardens are spectacular. Make sure you take your time to admire all that’s on display.

Indulge in some retail therapy and pay a visit to El Rastro, Europe’s largest flea market and a Madrid institution. After the stalls shut down for the day, follow the crowds into the nearest bar for an aperitif of vermouth and tapas. Head down to the splendid gardens of El Retiro that are dotted with monuments and lakes. The gardens come to life over the weekends when the locals come out in droves to enjoy leisurely strolls and boat rides.

Sample the best of Spanish cuisine in one of the city’s oldest markets, the Mercado de San Miguel, which has been beautifully restored. Also, try visiting Restaurante Sobrino de Botin, which claims to be the oldest restaurant in the world. The founder of the 1930s-style Museo Chicote is believed to have invented over a hundred cocktails, which the likes of Grace Kelly once enjoyed. Still frequented by film stars, this is a must-visit if you like films and spirits.